"Scout Motors Revs Up Blythewood with Electric Truck Production Plant Groundbreaking"

Scout Motors, a resurrected brand by Volkswagen, is set to bring back the iconic Scout SUV as an electric vehicle (EV) marque, with plans to unveil an electric pickup truck and SUV. The company's new factory in South Carolina, with a $1.3 billion tax incentive package, is expected to create thousands of jobs and produce over 200,000 vehicles annually. Emphasizing a return to mechanical features and rugged design, Scout aims to differentiate itself from modern EVs by incorporating chunky buttons and real door handles, while planning to use over-the-air software updates to add complexity gradually.